Getting2Alpha Karl Kapp: The surprising power of failure
May 30, 2018
Karl Kapp, an Instructional Technology Professor and expert in learning technology and gamification, discusses the transformative power of failure in education. He emphasizes how embracing challenges can enhance motivation and foster deeper learning. Through personal stories, Karl highlights the difficulties of promoting innovative, game-based learning amid traditional methods. He also stresses the need for understanding employee needs before creating training programs and explores the evolution of learning through serious games and technology.
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Challenge Drives Motivation in Learning
- Humans are naturally motivated by challenge, yet online learning often removes challenge, making it uninspiring.
- Introducing real challenges into learning ignites engagement and motivation effectively.
Failure Enhances Learning
- Failure helps people learn deeply by forcing them to find solutions after repeated mistakes.
- Shielding learners from failure reduces their motivation and understanding.
Game-Based Learning Meets Reality
- Karl designed a game teaching heat flow but had to add multiple choice questions to satisfy educators' assessment demands.
- Despite strong evidence and engagement, selling the product to schools failed due to rigid standards and resistance to game-based learning.
